Who are Town Break?

Town Break is a community-based charity dedicated to offering support to individuals and their carers who have first-hand experience with dementia throughout the Forth Valley region.

We provide an array of services and activities that meet the needs and interests of the communities we support, providing opportunities for people to get out, have fun, socialise and build friendships. Our vision is to inspire and enable people across Forth Valley to live well with dementia.

At Town Break, we strive to empower and inspire individuals across Forth Valley to lead fulfilling lives while navigating the complexities of dementia.

Why are we looking for you?

Join us at Town Break during this incredibly exciting time! We are continuously expanding our impact and have recently extended our services to cover the entirety of Forth Valley. This expansion presents a unique opportunity to be part of our dynamic team as we broaden our reach and make a difference in the lives of even more individuals. Come and be a part of our journey as we continue to grow and positively impact the entire Forth Valley community.

Note

At Town Break, we believe in the value of diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Whether you are a professional or currently studying, we encourage you to apply. We understand the importance of gaining practical experience and developing skills, and we provide opportunities for individuals looking to combine their studies with valuable work experience. Join our team and be part of an organization that values and supports personal growth and development.

The Role

Due to the exciting development and expansion of Town Break, we are thrilled to announce the need for passionate individuals to join our team. As we continue to grow and extend our reach across Forth Valley, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to our organization's expansion and make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with dementia and their carers. By joining us as a Services Coordinator, you will play a vital role in our mission to provide support, engagement, and social opportunities to a wider audience than ever before. With our services now spanning across the entirety of Forth Valley, your expertise and dedication will help us reach and inspire even more individuals affected by dementia. This job opening is a direct result of our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those living with dementia, as well as our desire to ensure that no person or community in Forth Valley is left unsupported. We are excited to welcome new team members who share our vision and are eager to contribute to the growth and success of Town Break as we expand our services throughout the region. If you are ready to be part of our dynamic team, contribute to our continued expansion, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with dementia and their carers across Forth Valley, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can transform dementia care and create a brighter future for all.

Please download the Services Coordinator job description below for further information.

About Town Break:

Town Break is a local charity that provides support to people with lived experience of dementia and their carers throughout Forth Valley.

We provide an array of services and activities that meet the needs and interests of the communities we support, providing opportunities for people to get out, have fun, socialise and build friendships. Our vision is to inspire and enable people across Forth Valley to live well with dementia.

The Role:

• To support the work of the Town Break team, providing high-quality information and administration.

• To be a central source of information and support to Town Break, developing good professional relationships and ensuring that they are at the heart of Town Break’s work.

• To support the administration of Town Break’s events.

• To develop, monitor and review systems and procedures to ensure maximum organisational effectiveness.

If you wish to make a significant, positive difference to older people’s lives and you are ready for a new challenge, we look forward to hearing from you!

A driving license is desirable for the role as it may involve some travel throughout Forth Valley.

The charity is looking for a highly motivated and methodical individual, with experience of raising substantial amounts of funding from trusts and foundations, to fill this vacancy.

The postholder will support Town Break’s fundraising strategy, contributing to the work on Trusts and Grants fundraising aiming to source £100,000 - £150,000 each year. The postholder will research, devise and write funding applications to trusts and grant making bodies on behalf of Town Break.

They will support monitoring and evaluation processes to assess the effectiveness of projects and activities, and undertake all relevant progress reporting as required by funders.

You will be creative and have excellent interpersonal, IT and time management skills.

Dementia Services Co-ordinator

Town Break is a local charity that provides support to people with early to moderate stage dementia and their carers throughout Stirlingshire and Falkirk. We are currently recruiting a part-time Dementia Services Co-ordinator to join our staff team.

The role will include:-

· Working directly with people living with dementia, at times visiting them at home, to encourage and motivate them to access Friendship Groups and Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Groups and other services as appropriate.

· Working alongside Town Break Service Co-ordinators and the Dementia Services Manager in the recruitment, selection, training and day to day management of volunteers.

· Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of service provision.

Town Break is an independent charity that provides advice and support to people with an early to moderate dementia and their carers throughout Stirlingshire and Falkirk. We are currently recruiting a part-time Dementia Services Manager to join our staff team.

The role will include:-

• To lead on supporting group participants and their unpaid carers in order to identify appropriate services that will support their needs, both within the Town Break portfolio and beyond
• The co-ordination of all initial home visits to families upon referral while maintaining an ongoing monitoring role of waiting lists and service development
• To provide line management to the team of Dementia Services Co-ordinators in line with our policies and procedures.

Town Break is an independent charity that provides advice and support to people with an early to moderate dementia and their carers throughout Stirlingshire and Falkirk. We are currently recruiting two part-time Dementia Services Co-ordinators to join our staff team.

The role will include:-

· Visiting people with dementia in their own homes and introducing them to groups that the postholder will plan and set up in the Stirling and Falkirk Council areas and supporting them to attend.

· Working alongside the team of Services Co-ordinators and the Dementia Services Manager in the recruitment, selection, training and day to day management of Town Break’s service volunteers.

· Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of service provision.